Game Thread GAME# 76: PELICANS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 4, 2015 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

And Rice has spent a ton of time talking him up. You can sense his excitement. Think we have a player in this kid.

 

I liked this game for many reasons.
I think Stotts did a very good job in rotations, he responded well, made good substitutions and the right decisions, I think the production from the bench benefited from that.
I liked Leonard very much this time, he played hard, set very good picks, played solid defense, very encouraging game from him.
Kaman was very very good, one of his best games in a long time, played good defense, was active on both sides, was a big reason we won.
Our starting unit looked lost in the beginning of the 1st and 3rd but I liked that they were able to fight through it, helped by Stotts' maneuvering, and were able to adjust and provide good production to win the game.

This wasn't a perfect game from start to finnish but had many encouraging signs, many things to take from and build on for the future. I liked how we were getting stuck a few times but were able to respond, bounce back and win the game.

 

im going on 70 hours with no sleep. thanks blazers for winning the games i lost sleep over at least

 

Great game. Got awesome bench production then the starters finally had a good stretch to close the game. Kaman was our best player and commented to Holton how it helps coach limits his minutes and keeps him fresh.

I'm not concerned about other teams going on runs that happens with all teams. Its easier to defend after you score and easier to score after a stop so naturally that makes runs more likely. Just the nature of basketball.

The Pelicans deserve more respect here. They have had multiple injuries all year and a poor bench. They play in the toughest division in the history of sports. Think about the opponents we get to play 4 times a year; the Wolves, Jazz, Nuggets, and a borderline playoff team Thunder. The worst opponent in the Pelicans division is the 50 win Spurs!

 

How did dame do? I didn't get to see the game but it looked like he took a lot of shots from the box score. Anyway good win Blazers! Woo

 

Tough start for Dame, but he finished strong. Had a couple of 3s go in & out & wasn't getting many calls (what else is new?) but he stayed with it. Down the stretch he got to the basket/FT line and took over the game. Stats not overly impressive but he made plays when it mattered.

 

I PM'ed you since this is getting old. You telling anyone else to have perspective is laughable. How you think stating that the Blazers had another comeback from double digits, or that the Blazers are never out of a game, is "accentuating the negative" is simply beyond my level of intelligence. My post was about the Blazers, it was you who felt compelled to quote me with a smart-ass response. How about you take your own advice?

 

Homerism bud what can you do

 

It's legal for AD to put both hands on a players hips as he shoots the ball. Didn't you know? He's the Brow.!
It's also Legal for players to grab Lillard's arm not even coming close to the ball... Didn't you know? I mean Brewer did it. Now Gordon. Dammit Lillard get stronger!.